A resistor R1 = 10 Ω is connected in parallel with a second resistor R2 = 4R1. This parallel configuration is then connected in series with R3 = R1/5 and across a cell with voltage V = 18 V. What is the current flowing through resistor R3? Select one: a. 1.25 A b. 4.0 A c. 1.8 A d. 360 mA

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A resistor R1 = 10 Ω is connected in parallel with a second resistor R2 = 4R1. This parallel configuration is then connected in series with R3 = R1/5 and across a cell with voltage V = 18 V.

What is the current flowing through resistor R3?

Select one:
a. 1.25 A
b. 4.0 A
c. 1.8 A
d. 360 mA
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